Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. v. Henry Carlson Co.

HOMEYER, Judge.

In this action plaintiff, Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, seeks to recover for water damage to certain personal property alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant, Henry Carlson Company. A jury found no liability and judgment was entered upon such verdict. Plaintiff's motion for a new trial was denied and this appeal followed.

Appellant's principal claims are (1) that the court should have directed a verdict for him upon the issue of liability leaving only for jury determination the amount of damages, and (2) if there is a jury question on liability,…